My friend Jean Bartlett interviewed me back in Feb and it's now up on her web site: http://jeansmagazines.org/JeansG/JohnWorley/JohnWorley.htm
We talked about my life growing up in the SF Bay Area and what it was like back in the day. It's also a glimpse into my early years in the music business.
I seem to looking back in time and reflecting on my life and the friends I've made along the way.
My Facebook page has pics from my childhood as well as some of the folks I've had the pleasure of playing with and the friendships that developed from it.
Sit back, pour a nice taste of whatever comforts you and read a spell. And when you're done send me a email and let me know what you think.......jworleyjr@aol.com
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Worl
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
John Worley and WorlView 4.0 Live at Senzala Restaurant sat, April 18th
You are invited to come to enjoy WorlView 4.0 - playing at Senzala Restaurant in Sunnyvale on Saturday, April 18th starting at 8pm. Joining us that evening will be drummer and leader of the band Soul Sauce, Curt Moore.
Lydia and Wagner, the owners of this fine establishment will be serving their fantastic Brazilian cuisine starting at 7 PM. They are truly the nicest people you could ever meet. The sound is great, stage is perfect and there are plenty of seats and parking for everyone. Children are welcome and one other thing....We love playing there!
We'll be playing material from "WorlView","Live at Filoli"(release date Fall of 2010), music from our Freddie Hubbard tribute at Yoshi's and my other group, Bari Bari. By the way, Bari Bari will be making their debut in the San Jose Jazz Festival on August 9th at 2pm. Keep an eye out for us....
We hope you can come out and join us.......
Best Wishes,
John Worley and WorlView 4.0
Murray Low, Tom Bockhold, Curt Moore and yours truly, John Worley.
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com/worlview
www.twitter.com/worl
and for those of you on facebook.....search for John L. Worley Jr
Lydia and Wagner, the owners of this fine establishment will be serving their fantastic Brazilian cuisine starting at 7 PM. They are truly the nicest people you could ever meet. The sound is great, stage is perfect and there are plenty of seats and parking for everyone. Children are welcome and one other thing....We love playing there!
We'll be playing material from "WorlView","Live at Filoli"(release date Fall of 2010), music from our Freddie Hubbard tribute at Yoshi's and my other group, Bari Bari. By the way, Bari Bari will be making their debut in the San Jose Jazz Festival on August 9th at 2pm. Keep an eye out for us....
We hope you can come out and join us.......
Best Wishes,
John Worley and WorlView 4.0
Murray Low, Tom Bockhold, Curt Moore and yours truly, John Worley.
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com/worlview
www.twitter.com/worl
and for those of you on facebook.....search for John L. Worley Jr
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WorlView live at the Jazz Showcase..City Lights Theater 2/15/2009
Bonjour Mes Amis,
Looking for something kind of romantic and lyrical to help you celebrate on this upcoming Valentine's Day weekend? Searching for ideas for an interesting and fun date night?
Maybe you have already noticed on the www.sanjosejazz.org website that WorlView 5.0 will bring their unique sound to City Lights Theater in San Jose this Sunday, February 15th at 7pm.
We will be playing mellow tunes you and your Valentine will enjoy from the Great American Song Book, as well as selections from our CD WorlView, songs from our upcoming CD "WorlView Live at Filoli" and material from our "Tribute To Freddie Hubbard" concert at Yoshi's last January.
This special Jazz Showcase concert is produced by San Jose Jazz and City Lights Theater. Also, special mention goes to Matt Beasley for all of his hard work in creating performance venues like this for local jazz artists in the Bay Area. Thanks Matt!!!
Our good friend and melodious guitarist, Sebastien Lanson from Paris will join WorlView for this concert. So please, lose that cabin fever. Come out and help us celebrate this weekend of tributes to Cupid & the folks we adore.
Best Wishes,
John Worley and WorlView 5.0
Murray Low-piano
Tom Bockhold-bass
Paul VanWageningen-drums
Sebastien Lanson-guitar
and yours truly,
John Worley-trumpet, post horn and flugal de amor....
Jazz Showcase at City Lights Theater529 S. 2nd St., San Jose, California Cost: $15 general admission ($13 for SJ Jazz & City Lights members)
buy online at www.cltc.org
or at the City Lights Theater Box Office
408-295-4200
to see upcoming WorlView /Bari Bari performances, go to
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com/worlview
http://twitter.com/worl
http://www.facebook.com
Looking for something kind of romantic and lyrical to help you celebrate on this upcoming Valentine's Day weekend? Searching for ideas for an interesting and fun date night?
Maybe you have already noticed on the www.sanjosejazz.org website that WorlView 5.0 will bring their unique sound to City Lights Theater in San Jose this Sunday, February 15th at 7pm.
We will be playing mellow tunes you and your Valentine will enjoy from the Great American Song Book, as well as selections from our CD WorlView, songs from our upcoming CD "WorlView Live at Filoli" and material from our "Tribute To Freddie Hubbard" concert at Yoshi's last January.
This special Jazz Showcase concert is produced by San Jose Jazz and City Lights Theater. Also, special mention goes to Matt Beasley for all of his hard work in creating performance venues like this for local jazz artists in the Bay Area. Thanks Matt!!!
Our good friend and melodious guitarist, Sebastien Lanson from Paris will join WorlView for this concert. So please, lose that cabin fever. Come out and help us celebrate this weekend of tributes to Cupid & the folks we adore.
Best Wishes,
John Worley and WorlView 5.0
Murray Low-piano
Tom Bockhold-bass
Paul VanWageningen-drums
Sebastien Lanson-guitar
and yours truly,
John Worley-trumpet, post horn and flugal de amor....
Jazz Showcase at City Lights Theater529 S. 2nd St., San Jose, California Cost: $15 general admission ($13 for SJ Jazz & City Lights members)
buy online at www.cltc.org
or at the City Lights Theater Box Office
408-295-4200
to see upcoming WorlView /Bari Bari performances, go to
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com/worlview
http://twitter.com/worl
http://www.facebook.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
A New Day in America
Today, I witnessed the rebirth of the American spirit. From the cries of "Yes We Can" to the rhythmic chanting "Obama, Obama...." I saw a country united, a spirit forged in the steely prose of our new leader, Barack Obama. When I watch him interact with others, I see someone whom I can relate to. When I listen to his speeches, he moves me like no other leader has. He is charismatic, strong in spirit and determination and is most definitely what America needs at the moment. A people's leader. He is one of us and understands the responsibilities of his office.
Will he solve all of America's woes....I can't say. I can only hope that with our help, our determination we lend thru our hands and hearts, we the American people will join together to restore our faith in our country thru his leadership.
We must not forget all that the Bush regime tore away from us. Rights, individual freedoms ripped from our breast by ignoring the will and desires of the people. Bush and Cheney taking our country into grave peril and economic ruin in the name of greed and patriotism?!?...at least that's what the Bush regime called it. And if you disagreeded with their ego driven madness, you were label "unpatriotic". When was the right to your own opinion unpatriotic? The American people suffered these fools for eight long years. Years in which we alienated just about the whole world except those who profited from all the back door deals.
It's a new day, a new dawn and the American people elected someone who has got it going on...Barack Hussein (yes I said it...Hussein) Obama.
It's time to put aside our differences people. I feel it's time to step forth and do what we can to encourage change and growth. And restore the luster of our country's honor after 8 long years of winter.
Just my humble opinion folks....I don't want to argue with anyone. I have the right to speak my mind again. And it feels good......................
Will he solve all of America's woes....I can't say. I can only hope that with our help, our determination we lend thru our hands and hearts, we the American people will join together to restore our faith in our country thru his leadership.
We must not forget all that the Bush regime tore away from us. Rights, individual freedoms ripped from our breast by ignoring the will and desires of the people. Bush and Cheney taking our country into grave peril and economic ruin in the name of greed and patriotism?!?...at least that's what the Bush regime called it. And if you disagreeded with their ego driven madness, you were label "unpatriotic". When was the right to your own opinion unpatriotic? The American people suffered these fools for eight long years. Years in which we alienated just about the whole world except those who profited from all the back door deals.
It's a new day, a new dawn and the American people elected someone who has got it going on...Barack Hussein (yes I said it...Hussein) Obama.
It's time to put aside our differences people. I feel it's time to step forth and do what we can to encourage change and growth. And restore the luster of our country's honor after 8 long years of winter.
Just my humble opinion folks....I don't want to argue with anyone. I have the right to speak my mind again. And it feels good......................
Monday, November 17, 2008
WorlView 7.0 live Friday November 21st, 8pm
Hola,
Great News! I am bringing back the original John Worley & Worlview 7.0 ensemble for a very rare special engagement on Friday, November 21 at 8PM. WorlView 7.0 is part of the More Jazz at the Library 2008 series of concerts associated with the San Ramon Library.
Many of you know that for most of 2008, I've been playing concerts with my quartet/quintet WorlView 4.0/5.0 and my latest venture, the Bari Bari band. It's my pleasure to announce that this concert will feature my original band, WorlView 7.0. You'll see and hear "The Dr" Wayne Wallace, Kristen Strom, Murray Low, Tom Bockhold, Michaelle Goerlitz and Curt Moore. Curt will sub for Paul VW who is playing with the maestro Pete Escovedo in St Lucia ...life is tough eh?
To sweeten your experience, delicious desserts featured at this concert will be from Draeger's Market. www.Draegers.com Also, there is an art exhibit at the San Ramon Library featuring Jazz to co-ordinate with the series.
WorlView 7.0 will actually be performing at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center at 8pm. Tickets are $25 (Seniors 62 + and students are only $20). They are available at the Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA) or by mail.
Information: www.SanRamonJazz.org (925) 973-2853
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
10550 Albion Rd
San Ramon, CA
925-973-2855
www.sanramonlibrary.org
Come, travel the world with us: WorlView ensemble touches on all corners of the Americas, riding a world chart of bop, straight ahead jazz, tango, AfroCuban and "all ports in between."
Musically Yours,
John Worley
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com
http://twitter.com/worl
Great News! I am bringing back the original John Worley & Worlview 7.0 ensemble for a very rare special engagement on Friday, November 21 at 8PM. WorlView 7.0 is part of the More Jazz at the Library 2008 series of concerts associated with the San Ramon Library.
Many of you know that for most of 2008, I've been playing concerts with my quartet/quintet WorlView 4.0/5.0 and my latest venture, the Bari Bari band. It's my pleasure to announce that this concert will feature my original band, WorlView 7.0. You'll see and hear "The Dr" Wayne Wallace, Kristen Strom, Murray Low, Tom Bockhold, Michaelle Goerlitz and Curt Moore. Curt will sub for Paul VW who is playing with the maestro Pete Escovedo in St Lucia ...life is tough eh?
To sweeten your experience, delicious desserts featured at this concert will be from Draeger's Market. www.Draegers.com Also, there is an art exhibit at the San Ramon Library featuring Jazz to co-ordinate with the series.
WorlView 7.0 will actually be performing at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center at 8pm. Tickets are $25 (Seniors 62 + and students are only $20). They are available at the Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA) or by mail.
Information: www.SanRamonJazz.org (925) 973-2853
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
10550 Albion Rd
San Ramon, CA
925-973-2855
www.sanramonlibrary.org
Come, travel the world with us: WorlView ensemble touches on all corners of the Americas, riding a world chart of bop, straight ahead jazz, tango, AfroCuban and "all ports in between."
Musically Yours,
John Worley
www.johnworley.com
www.myspace.com
http://twitter.com/worl
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
When Worlds Collide, Sunday Sept 14th, 4pm at the Little Fox RWC
Hi Friends,
Sunday, Sept. 14th is coming up soon - like this weekend already! So I am writing to you to remind you about our multi-band concert, "When Worlds Collide".
John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and also the Aaron Lington Quintet will be playing at the beautiful Little Fox in Redwood City. If you haven't been there yet, now is the time. It is an intimate venue, a restored gem in downtown RWC. You can savor a glass of something refreshing (This is a 21 and over event!) while sitting in the front row or up in the balcony - no assigned seats.
It is a perfect date on a Sunday because it starts at 4 PM and you are home early enough to start your week all refreshed.
This is a special concert Series called Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox created to showcase some of the finest acts anywhere who just happen to reside in our area.
Here is the scoop:
Sunday, Sept 14th, 4 PM
Little Fox
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
650 - FOX - 4119
Tickets only $18 advance (Available from John too!) or $20 at the door
An interesting note from BeasWa co-producer Matt Beasley:
"This is a show you’ll be blown away by: John Worley and Bari Bari, Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet. These instrumental groups are world class - simply amazing. What you will hear is premiere talent, awe-inspiring prowess, and lush chordal beauty."
"John Worley and Bari Bari consists of John Worley - flugelhorn/trumpet, baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom and is backed by John’s great rhythm section including Murray Low on keys, Tom Bockhold on bass and Paul Van Wageningen on drums. This group pays homage to the hard bop East Coast player Pepper Adams and the West Coast Cool School player Gerry Mulligan. These two gentlemen are probably the most influential saxophonists of the current generation of the Bari Sax players. The musicians in Bari Bari are highly sought-after players and jazz educators in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This is a culmination of phenomenal talent that is sure to inspire and delight the listener."
" Vandivier - Rick Vandivier is an extraordinary master of guitar. He plays with passion, fire, and a sense of humor. Over the years, Vandivier has evolved a wide ranging style that extends from pushing the limits of jazz guitar to applying his liquid style to the full spectrum of music from raw blues through bebop, Latin music and classical music all the way to the raging soul of Jimi Hendrix. Vandivier’s music is a spiritual experience! "
"The Aaron Lington Quintet - Aaron Lington is a Baritone Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, and a Jazz Educator. Aaron is actually Dr. Lington and is currently assistant professor of Jazz Education at San Jose State University. He was recently recognized in the 55th Annual Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll as a "Rising Star" in the Baritone Saxophone Category. He has performed with several well-known artists including Maria Schneider, Bo Diddley, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, and the Temptations. Lington was also a member of the world-renowned and Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. This is only a partial listing of his accolades and achievements. Don’t miss these superb musicians!"
Please tell your friends or bring them along! We'd love to see you there!!!
Best Wishes,
John Worley and all of the musicians of "When Worlds Collide"
P.S. The first 10 people to bring a copy of this blog to the concert will receive a free signed poster by John Worley entitled, "Jazz Iz".
John Worley and Bari Bari
Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom - Baritone Sax
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Aaron Lington Quintet
Aaron Lington - Baritone Sax
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
Vandivier
Rick Vandivier - Guitar
Murray Low - Piano
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Sunday, Sept. 14th is coming up soon - like this weekend already! So I am writing to you to remind you about our multi-band concert, "When Worlds Collide".
John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and also the Aaron Lington Quintet will be playing at the beautiful Little Fox in Redwood City. If you haven't been there yet, now is the time. It is an intimate venue, a restored gem in downtown RWC. You can savor a glass of something refreshing (This is a 21 and over event!) while sitting in the front row or up in the balcony - no assigned seats.
It is a perfect date on a Sunday because it starts at 4 PM and you are home early enough to start your week all refreshed.
This is a special concert Series called Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox created to showcase some of the finest acts anywhere who just happen to reside in our area.
Here is the scoop:
Sunday, Sept 14th, 4 PM
Little Fox
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
650 - FOX - 4119
Tickets only $18 advance (Available from John too!) or $20 at the door
An interesting note from BeasWa co-producer Matt Beasley:
"This is a show you’ll be blown away by: John Worley and Bari Bari, Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet. These instrumental groups are world class - simply amazing. What you will hear is premiere talent, awe-inspiring prowess, and lush chordal beauty."
"John Worley and Bari Bari consists of John Worley - flugelhorn/trumpet, baritone saxophonists Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom and is backed by John’s great rhythm section including Murray Low on keys, Tom Bockhold on bass and Paul Van Wageningen on drums. This group pays homage to the hard bop East Coast player Pepper Adams and the West Coast Cool School player Gerry Mulligan. These two gentlemen are probably the most influential saxophonists of the current generation of the Bari Sax players. The musicians in Bari Bari are highly sought-after players and jazz educators in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This is a culmination of phenomenal talent that is sure to inspire and delight the listener."
" Vandivier - Rick Vandivier is an extraordinary master of guitar. He plays with passion, fire, and a sense of humor. Over the years, Vandivier has evolved a wide ranging style that extends from pushing the limits of jazz guitar to applying his liquid style to the full spectrum of music from raw blues through bebop, Latin music and classical music all the way to the raging soul of Jimi Hendrix. Vandivier’s music is a spiritual experience! "
"The Aaron Lington Quintet - Aaron Lington is a Baritone Saxophonist, Composer, Arranger, and a Jazz Educator. Aaron is actually Dr. Lington and is currently assistant professor of Jazz Education at San Jose State University. He was recently recognized in the 55th Annual Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll as a "Rising Star" in the Baritone Saxophone Category. He has performed with several well-known artists including Maria Schneider, Bo Diddley, Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, and the Temptations. Lington was also a member of the world-renowned and Grammy-nominated One O’Clock Lab Band. This is only a partial listing of his accolades and achievements. Don’t miss these superb musicians!"
Please tell your friends or bring them along! We'd love to see you there!!!
Best Wishes,
John Worley and all of the musicians of "When Worlds Collide"
P.S. The first 10 people to bring a copy of this blog to the concert will receive a free signed poster by John Worley entitled, "Jazz Iz".
John Worley and Bari Bari
Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz and Kristen Strom - Baritone Sax
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Aaron Lington Quintet
Aaron Lington - Baritone Sax
John Worley - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Murray Low - Piano
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
Vandivier
Rick Vandivier - Guitar
Murray Low - Piano
Paul Van Wageningen - Drums
Tom Bockhold - Bass
Bari Bari makes critics pick in San Jose Merc News
Critics picks for Sept. 11-17
By Mercury News Staff Mercury News
09/05/2008 02:52:47 PM PDT
MUSIC
A jazz triple-header
Once upon a time, a jazz concert was a multi-event. I remember seeing Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Cecil Taylor and Budd Johnson, a burry-toned tenor player, on a single bill in New York in the early '70s. That sort of thing doesn't happen much anymore. But Sunday afternoon at the Little Fox in Redwood City, the old format makes a comeback with "When Worlds Collide," a triple-header of a show featuring the restlessly innovative trumpeter John Worley and Bari Bari (his group with three baritone saxophonists and a hot rhythm section); guitarist Rick Vandivier, whose playing spans bebop and Hendrix, with his band; and the exceptional baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington (also a member of Bari Bari) with his own quintet. 4 p.m. Sunday; Little Fox, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City; $20, $18 advance; (650) FOX-4119, r www.foxdream.com.
— Richard Scheinin, Mercury News
By Mercury News Staff Mercury News
09/05/2008 02:52:47 PM PDT
MUSIC
A jazz triple-header
Once upon a time, a jazz concert was a multi-event. I remember seeing Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Cecil Taylor and Budd Johnson, a burry-toned tenor player, on a single bill in New York in the early '70s. That sort of thing doesn't happen much anymore. But Sunday afternoon at the Little Fox in Redwood City, the old format makes a comeback with "When Worlds Collide," a triple-header of a show featuring the restlessly innovative trumpeter John Worley and Bari Bari (his group with three baritone saxophonists and a hot rhythm section); guitarist Rick Vandivier, whose playing spans bebop and Hendrix, with his band; and the exceptional baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington (also a member of Bari Bari) with his own quintet. 4 p.m. Sunday; Little Fox, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City; $20, $18 advance; (650) FOX-4119, r www.foxdream.com.
— Richard Scheinin, Mercury News
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
"When Worlds Collide" John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet
Hi Friends,
Sunday, Sept. 14th is the date to Save if you love music!!
"When Worlds Collide"
John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet will be playing at the beautiful Little Fox in Redwood City. If you haven't been there yet, now is the time. It is an intimate venue, a restored gem in downtown RWC. You can savor a glass of something refreshing (This is a 21 and over event!) while sitting in the front row or up in the balcony - no assigned seats.
It is a perfect date on a Sunday because it starts at 4 PM and you are home early enough to start your week all refreshed.
This is a special concert Series called Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox created to showcase some of the finest acts anywhere who happen to reside in our area.
Here is the scoop:
Sunday, Sept 14th, 4 PM
Little Fox
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
650 - FOX - 4119
Tickets only $18 advance (Available from John too!) or $20 at the door
We'd love to see you there!
Best Wishes,
John Worley
P.S. If you can't wait till then, Bari Bari will be at the Hedley Club this Friday from 8:30 pm-12:30 am. The Hedley Club is located in the De Anza Hotel in downtown San Jose at
233 West Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113. Come by for a drink or two, some food and the exciting sounds of Bari Bari featuring Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz, Geoff Roach, Kris Strom, Murray Low, Curt Moore, Tom Bockhold and yours truly.
Sunday, Sept. 14th is the date to Save if you love music!!
"When Worlds Collide"
John Worley and Bari Bari plus Vandivier and the Aaron Lington Quintet will be playing at the beautiful Little Fox in Redwood City. If you haven't been there yet, now is the time. It is an intimate venue, a restored gem in downtown RWC. You can savor a glass of something refreshing (This is a 21 and over event!) while sitting in the front row or up in the balcony - no assigned seats.
It is a perfect date on a Sunday because it starts at 4 PM and you are home early enough to start your week all refreshed.
This is a special concert Series called Sunday Jazz at the Little Fox created to showcase some of the finest acts anywhere who happen to reside in our area.
Here is the scoop:
Sunday, Sept 14th, 4 PM
Little Fox
2215 Broadway
Redwood City, CA
650 - FOX - 4119
Tickets only $18 advance (Available from John too!) or $20 at the door
We'd love to see you there!
Best Wishes,
John Worley
P.S. If you can't wait till then, Bari Bari will be at the Hedley Club this Friday from 8:30 pm-12:30 am. The Hedley Club is located in the De Anza Hotel in downtown San Jose at
233 West Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113. Come by for a drink or two, some food and the exciting sounds of Bari Bari featuring Aaron Lington, Fil Lorenz, Geoff Roach, Kris Strom, Murray Low, Curt Moore, Tom Bockhold and yours truly.
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